Clap Elementary School vs Dever Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clap Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
Dever Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students
| Measure | Clap Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Dever Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,009 | #871 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #42342 of 50,301 | #35377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 140 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dever Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 23.9).
- •Dever Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Dever Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Clap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.7).
- •Dever Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 140.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clap Elementary School better than Dever Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dever Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clap Elementary School and Dever Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clap Elementary School: 140. Dever Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clap Elementary School and Dever Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Clap Elementary School is 955th of 1,009 and Dever Elementary School is 871st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).